First of all, we’d like to thank you for participating in this process! The beta test is the place to figure out best systems, the flow, technology and a whole lot more. We really appreciate your tolerance if things get a little clunky. There’s a LOT going on behind the scenes and it’ll only get better and better. Your presence and feedback will truly help us change the game of mental toughness training. 

Summary of Session Content

  1. Review of 500 studies w/ 50,000 subjects, using 88 different tasks in 8 countries found that specific, moderately challenging goals lead to higher levels of task performance
  2. The 3 types of goals: Outcome | Performance | Process
  3. Tracking process goals regularly allows you to be more consistent and see progress
  4. SMARTS Goals: Specific | Measurable | Action-Oriented | Realistic | Timely| Self-Determined
  5. Creating a Roadmap of your key outcome goals helps keep you motivated
  6. Create a list of process goals in the MentalApp monitoring chart (mChart)   (Directions on how to register are below)

MentalApp Intro & Registration Code

  1. MentalApp® was built as a “browser app.” After you register, you’ll be able to log into your MentalApp account from your browser on any internet-connected device (phone, tablet or computer). 
    1. If using a smartphone or tablet, from your device’s browser (Safari or Chrome required) go to mentalapp.org and save the address to your Homescreen. Then to launch MentalApp, use the icon that’s now on your Homescreen.
    2. If using a computer, just go to mentalapp.org. 
    3. To register, go to “Get Started” and enter this Group Code: 11X0FL (it’s a single use code and you won’t need it again). Then watch the videos on Learn level 1 to unlock the Track area and access to your monitoring chart (mChart). We’ll guide you further within the sessions 🙂

Other Helpful Info

  • The MTI Live Mini-Series – 3 short videos introducing MTI Live
  • Maslow’s Hierarchy – satisfy lower needs before higher can be achieved
  • Bloom’s Taxonomy – strengthen lower levels of thinking to reach the higher ones, producing mastery
  • The Zone-5 States – Calm | Confident | Carefree | Focused | Motivated
  • 3-Core – Performance breathing | Mindfulness | Imagery 

These are so important they should be practiced DAILY. We’ll dive deeper during sessions, but for now, begin with 3min of each once a day. In the simplest form, do the following exercises:

    1. Performance Breathing – breathe slowly & deeply using your belly. 
    2. Mindfulness – quiet your mind by focusing on the feeling of the air going in and out. 
    3. Imagery – practice imagery by seeing the accomplishment of one of your goals.